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OnePlus has officially announced that the OnePlus 15R and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 will make their global debut at a live keynote event in Bengaluru on December 17, 2025. The event will be attended by thousands of OnePlus Community members and will also be livestreamed worldwide.
The announcement comes as part of OnePlus’ 12th anniversary celebrations, during which the company also revealed key new display, camera and performance details of its upcoming devices, along with the launch of a new community game.
The OnePlus 15R launch event in Bengaluru marks the brand’s return to large-scale live product unveilings in India.
OnePlus 15R Camera and Performance Details Revealed
OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 15R will feature the brand’s new Detailmax Engine, bringing the same advanced computational photography algorithms found in the flagship OnePlus 15.
The OnePlus 15R will include:
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Ultra Clear Mode for enhanced clarity
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Clear Burst for high-speed motion captures
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Clear Night Engine for improved low-light photography
These upgrades position the 15R as a true continuation of the performance-driven R Series legacy.
First Smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
For gaming and performance, the OnePlus 15R will be the world’s first smartphone to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, making it one of the most powerful Android smartphones to debut this year.
The device also features:
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A new G2 Wi-Fi chip for faster and more stable connectivity
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A dedicated Touch Response Chip for significantly faster touch detection
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Advanced triple-chip performance architecture
165Hz AMOLED Display Confirmed
OnePlus has also confirmed that the 15R will feature a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, offering a competitive edge for mobile gamers with faster refresh rates and smoother motion.
Display highlights include:
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450 PPI pixel density
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Peak brightness of 1,800 nits
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Ability to dim down to 2 nits, or 1 nit with Reduce White Point enabled
This makes the OnePlus 15R one of the brightest and most responsive displays in its category.
OnePlus Pad Go 2 Display and Multitasking Features Revealed
OnePlus also confirmed key display specifications of the OnePlus Pad Go 2, its upcoming mid-range tablet.
Key display features include:
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12.1-inch (30.73 cm) 2.8K display
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284 PPI pixel density
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Peak brightness of 900 nits
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98% DCI-P3 colour coverage
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Support for Dolby Vision
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TÜV Rheinland Smart Care 4.0 certification for eye comfort
The tablet will also feature Open Canvas, OnePlus’ self-developed multitasking software, enabling intuitive split-screen and multi-window operation.
OnePlus 12th Anniversary Celebrations Begin
As part of its 12th anniversary, OnePlus has released a special letter from Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, reflecting on the brand’s journey and reaffirming its focus on delivering burdenless, innovative technology for the younger generation.
The company has also launched OnePlus Run 2.0, a new community game featuring its mascot Una, with prizes including:
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OnePlus 15R
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OnePlus Pad Go 2
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OnePlus 15
Two new festive versions of Una — Diwali Una and Christmas Una — have also been introduced as part of the Celebrations Una Collection.
December 17: Live Keynote in Bengaluru
On December 17, 2025, OnePlus will host its first large-scale live keynote event in Bengaluru after a gap of several years. The event will offer fans their first hands-on experience of the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2, while being streamed globally for viewers worldwide.
The launch is expected to be one of OnePlus’ most important product moments of the year.
✅ Why the OnePlus 15R Launch Event in Bengaluru Is Important
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First global launch featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
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Debut of OnePlus’ 165Hz AMOLED display technology
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Major upgrades to OnePlus’ computational photography engine
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Expansion of OnePlus’ tablet ecosystem with Pad Go 2
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Return of live keynote events in India
✅ Conclusion
With the OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 launching live in Bengaluru on December 17, OnePlus is set to close the year with a major technology showcase. From flagship-grade performance and advanced camera processing to high-refresh-rate displays and immersive tablet experiences, the launch event is expected to underline OnePlus’ renewed focus on performance, innovation and community engagement.
